urbandub

Urbandub is a progressive rock band who hails from Cebu. The band’s current lineup is Gabby Alipe (guitars and vocals), Lalay Lim (bass), John Mendoza (drums) and John Dinopol (lead guitars). But before they came up with the right combination in order to have that distinct Urbandub sound, the band underwent several lineup changes.

Just like any other rock band, Urbandub started with making noise in the independent scene with their debut album “Birth”. With this album, the band already got the attention of music enthusiasts with their unique style and sound. It is definitely evident in singles such as “Come”, “Give” and “Would You”. This gave Urbandub the jumpstart they needed to make it big in the OPM scene.

With the release of Urbandub’s sophomore album entitled “Influence” the band took a new form with a new drummer (from Jed Honrado to Jerros Dolino). Even though the band has already established a unique sound with their debut album, “Influence” was the album that clearly defined the direction of Urbandub’s music. Their single “Soul Searching” received praises from people around the Philippines making them closer to where the band’s success is today.

The band hit the right combination with the released their 3rd studio album “Embrace”, because it was around this time when their current drummer John Mendoza came to the scene. Now in full force, Urbandub once again took the world by storm as they got the attention of everyone with their single “First of Summer” at the same time receiving much success in music charts everywhere. This 3rd album from the band not only gave them the chance to sign with a major record label (EMI Philippines) but clearly gave the people a taste of what Urbandub is about.

In 2007 the band released their 4th studio album “Under Southern Lights” which they recorded in their hometown Cebu. This album, according to the band, is dedicated to their hometown and is the album where they were more experimental. Producing hit singles such as “Guillotine”, “Evidence” and “The Fight is Over” there is no stopping Urbandub from their success not only in the Philippines but in other countries as well.

by Miko Pelino
source:http://www.myxph.com